455 Ponte Avenue
San Marcos, CA 92078
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,380 sqft
- ~1/2 acre lot
- $499 per sqft
- 1984 build
- – on site
Welcome home to sweeping views, an expansive lot and significant energy savings from owned solar! Perched atop a beautifully manicured 24,394 SF lot, this spacious two-story home is a gardener's paradise and offers a rare combination of indoor comfort, outdoor beauty, and unbeatable value. With multiple entertaining patio, mature, producing fruit trees, and panoramic views, this is California living at its finest. Start your day sipping coffee at sunrise on your extensive covered front patio -- also a phenomenal place to catch enviable views of 4th of July fireworks. Inside, the main level features a formal living room with fireplace, a bright and inviting family room, and a separate dining room located just off the well-appointed kitchen with ample storage, cherry cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. A deep closet under the stairs would make a wonderful walk-in pantry, and you'll love the spacious breakfast nook. Upstairs, the primary suite boasts a remodeled spa-like bath and large closet which create a luxurious private retreat. Three additional generously-sized bedrooms and full bath offer flexibility for family or guests, and one of the bedrooms has large windows offering postcard views of North County. The location couldn't be more ideal with quick access to the 78 freeway making the commute a breeze, and the convenience of close access to just about anything. In addition to nearby golf courses and theaters, you will find 149 restaurants within a 5-mile radius rated 4+ stars, giving you endless options for dining and local flavor. And in a time when everyone is looking to save money, this home stands out with no Mello Roos, no HOA fees, an extensive, 21-panel solar array which has eliminated any balance on electricity bills, and thoughtfully designed water-efficient irrigation. Whether you're entertaining under the stars, harvesting fruit from your backyard, or simply enjoying the sweeping views, this home is a rare find that checks every box. In addition to the owner solar, the present owner of 12 years has made other thoughtful improvements which include a new roof, beautiful stonework and paving in the rear yard, the complete remodel of all three bathrooms, a gorgeous carriage style garage door, whole house rain gutters, an extensive stamped patio in the front, new air conditioning, updated carpet and floors, and all new appliances and stone counters in the kitchen. Complete list of owner upgrades and improvements is available upon request.
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Last updated Apr 6, 2025
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MLS# ND25074657 —
This home is listed in more than one place. See it here.
The Building
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Year Built:1984
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Year Built Source:Assessor
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New Construction:No
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Total Number Of Units:1
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Roof:Spanish Tile
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Foundation:Slab
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Structure Type:House
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Stories Total:2
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Entry Level:1
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Patio And Porch Features:Concrete, Covered, Patio, Patio Open, Porch, Front Porch, See Remarks, Slab
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Patio:1
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Common Walls:No Common Walls
Interior
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Features:Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting
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Levels:Two
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Entry Location:1
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Eating Area:Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, In Family Room, Dining Room, In Kitchen
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Flooring:Carpet, See Remarks, Stone
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Room Type:All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, See Remarks, Separate Family Room
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Living Area Units:Square Feet
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Living Area Source:Assessor
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplace:Living Room, Wood Burning
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Laundry:Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup
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Laundry:1
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:2380.00
Location
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Directions:Rancho Santa Fe Rd to Grand, West to Ponte (R).
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Latitude:33.14874700
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Longitude:-117.20622800
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Subtype:Single Family Residence
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Property Condition:Turnkey
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Zoning:R1
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Lot Features:Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Near Public Transit, Value In Land, Yard
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Lot Size Area:24394.0000
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Lot Size Acres:0.5600
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Lot Size SqFt:24394.00
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Lot Size Source:Assessor
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View:1
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View:Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, See Remarks
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Security Features:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
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Additional Parcels:No
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Land Lease:No
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Lease Considered:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- No listing contact info available
Taxes
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Tax Census Tract:200.37
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Tax Tract:9942
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Tax Lot:8
Beds
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Total Bedrooms:4
Baths
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Total Baths:3
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Full & Three Quarter Baths:2
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Main Level Baths:1
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Full Baths:2
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Half Baths:1
The Listing
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Special Listing Conditions:Standard
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Parcel Number:2172405800
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:1
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Heating:Central, Fireplace(s), Solar
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Cooling:Yes
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Cooling:Central Air
Utilities
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Utilities:Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
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Sewer:Public Sewer
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Electric:Photovoltaics on Grid, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Electric Range
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Included:Yes
Schools
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High School District:San Marcos Unified
The Community
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Subdivision:San Marcos
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Subdivision:San Marcos
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Features:Curbs, Sidewalks, Suburban
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Association:No
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Pool:None
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Senior Community:No
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Private Pool:No
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Assessments:No
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Assessments:None
Parking
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Parking:Yes
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Parking:Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Paved, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
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Parking Spaces:2.00
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Attached Garage:Yes
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Garage Spaces:2.00
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$1,188,000
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$6,361
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Taxes | N/A |
Insurance | $326 |
Utilities | $275 See report |
Total | $6,962/mo.* |
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Soundscore™
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Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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4/5/25
Apr 5, 2025
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Listed / Active | CRMLS_CA | $1,188,000 | 144.9% (12.5% / YR) |
8/28/13
Aug 28, 2013
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CRMLS_CA | $485,000 |

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